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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1956
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery and includes a religious motto from Psalm 112 7. It mentions the editor H F Byrd Jr national representatives DeLisser Inc and postal details for Winchester Virginia and surrounding counties.
Draft boards nationwide report fewer inductions as more young men volunteer for service. Choice of branch, deferments for students and hardship, and a trend to complete service early reduce monthly inductions to a few or none while eligible men come forward willingly.
The Boy Scout movement marks its 46th anniversary noting growth from meager beginnings to a broad program. It emphasizes teaching boys to be useful citizens and community helpers, with many past and present business leaders and war veterans citing its lasting value.
The nation profits from the scout organization and marks the anniversary of its founding, highlighting the service and value it provides to the country and its citizens.
The piece warns that carbon monoxide deaths rise in cold weather and stresses the need for proper ventilation. It urges drivers to vent exhaust leaks and keep garage doors open when an engine runs indoors to prevent fatal fumes.
A Chinese seaman appeals to the U S Supreme Court challenging Virginia's anti mixed marriage statute. Virginia courts ruled the marriage illegal and upheld annulment, with the high court remanding for more record but Virginia refuses to act further, rebuking federal intervention.
The police certify standard-size autos can serve as cabs and be safer than large models. The piece notes the move away from monopoly toward mixed taxi fleets, rising car sizes, congestion, and a designer aim to build bigger interiors than exteriors to improve usability.
London butcher David Durrant challenges Britain's biggest union the TGWU over the right to haul his own meat at Smithfield market. Porters fear layoffs and price rises while retail traders and the lord mayor’s office back Durrant. A court ruling sided with the butcher but wholesalers blocked supplies forcing porter use. The dispute continues as housewives protest and unions defend porters livelihoods.
Washington report outlines Democratic plans to offset President Eisenhower's budget with a tax cut. It cites Speaker Sam Rayburn and key allies pushing for billions in military and foreign aid cuts, while preserving defense spending and domestic programs to win crucial voter blocs.
A meditation on immortality through enduring impact. Buildings by a famed local contractor symbolize lasting worth. The piece links architectural legacy to spiritual and secular notions of lasting influence and loving service across generations.
An Winchester reader laments children sledding on Virginia Avenue and Smithfield at 5 p.m. amid traffic and calls on city officials to provide safe sledding areas and stricter supervision. The letter urges a citizens committee to ensure safer streets and criticizes parental apathy.
A fragment outlines a 100 question scoring plan over ten days. Daily results classify performance into Memory Genius for 9–10 correct, Very Superior for 7–8, Excellent for 5–6, Good for 4, and directs readers to Page 4 for the correct answers. It begins with an oddity question.
Rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 8:30 am shows none. January rainfall to date 1.49. 1956 rainfall to date 1.49. Average annual rainfall for 43 years is 36.95 inches. Monthly averages from 1912–1955 are: January 2.45, February 1.95, March 2.98, April 3.10, May 3.90, June 3.90, July 2.69, August 3.99, September 2.65, October 3.22, November 2.57, December 2.46 inches.
Acute tonsillitis poses a danger to children with fever up to 104 degrees and sore throat. It spreads via bacteria, with best outcomes when a doctor is contacted early. complications include rheumatism, nephritis, and bronchitis. Bed rest, liquids, warm throat applications, and cautious use of aspirin or penicillin are advised.
A Star editor letter urges action after persistent dangers to motorists and pedestrians in Winches. The writer argues traffic improvements are needed to protect lives and curb reckless behavior in the city.
A dense listing of TV programs across channels with times from 5:00 PM to 4:00 AM. Highlights include Pinky Lee Howdy Doody Superman Dinah Shore Martha Raye Tonight With Steve Allen Mickey Mouse Wyatt Earp and Jack Paar Show among many others.
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